Abstract: A lid for a beverage container having a reservoir chamber for holding drink additive, a measurement chamber in fluid communication with the measurement chamber, and an upper chamber with a lower end in fluid communication with an upper end portion of the reservoir chamber. A plunger has an upper chamber seal, an upper seal and a lower seal, and an actuator moves the plunger between first, second and third plunger positions to dispense a measured drink additive in the measurement chamber into the container. The plunger has a central filler port to receive drink additive and an aperture in fluid communication with the reservoir chamber. The actuator includes a closure member closing the filler port and manually movable to move the plunger. A lock member is movable between locked and unlocked positions, and in the locked position prevents movement of the plunger from the first to the second plunger position.

Abstract: A lid for a beverage container having a reservoir chamber for holding drink additive, a measurement chamber in fluid communication with the measurement chamber, and an upper chamber with a lower end in fluid communication with an upper end portion of the reservoir chamber. A plunger has an upper chamber seal, an upper seal and a lower seal, and an actuator moves the plunger between first, second and third plunger positions to dispense a measured drink additive in the measurement chamber into the container. The plunger has a central filler port to receive drink additive and an aperture in fluid communication with the reservoir chamber. The actuator includes a closure member closing the filler port and manually movable to move the plunger. A lock member is movable between locked and unlocked positions, and in the locked position prevents movement of the plunger from the first to the second plunger position.

Abstract: A tap for dispensing flowable materials. The tap includes a body and a plunger positioned within a channel in the body. The plunger is movable between first, second, and third positions. The plunger and the body form a first seal when the plunger is in the first position, and a second seal when the plunger is in the second position. Flowable material may pass through the channel when the plunger is the third position. The tap also includes a connector to sealingly engage the body with a flowable material source and establish fluid communication between the flowable material source and the channel.

Abstract: A cap is received on an associated bottle opening. The cap preferably includes an annular body and a sidewall that includes a thread member extending around at least a portion of an inner surface thereof. A closing surface extends substantially perpendicular to the sidewall and is dimensioned to cover the associated bottle opening. As disclosed, an opening in the cap closing surface has first, second, and third portions that each form distinct interconnected narrow, intermediate, and large pour opening portions. A lid is selectively received on the closing surface and includes a seal extending outwardly from a surface thereof. The seal includes similarly dimensioned first, second, and third portions that conform to and selectively seal with the first, second, and third portions of the cap opening. Another exemplary embodiment includes a tear-away panel portion that includes a tab to aid in removal of the panel portion and forming the opening.

Abstract: A device (10) and method for aseptically or non-aseptically accessing a fluid in a container (210) using an existing container opening (211). The device (10) includes a sanitary fitting (12) for attaching the device to the container over the existing container opening, and a sample coupling (14) associated with the sanitary fitting. The sanitary fitting (12) includes a first port (32), and the sample coupling (14) includes at least two second ports (52). The sample coupling (14) is rotatable relative to the sanitary fitting (12) in one direction to cause the first port (32) to successively align with each of the second ports (52), and thereby allows access to the fluid through the aligned first and second ports (32,52).

Abstract: A pour spout including a liquid metering orifice and a reciprocating control valve assembly mounted to prevent “blocked”, “short shot” and “free pour” conditions. The control valve assembly controls a pressure differential to restrain and release a primary flow valve piece. Weight pieces are included at alternative shutter-acting control valve pieces. Other electromechanical and/or electromagnetic and/or permanent magnet control valve assemblies are disclosed. A molded pour spout is also provided having a check ball mounted for reciprocating movement between a plurality of integral ribs that project into a longitudinal flow path. An improved vent assembly is also provided to maintain the pour accuracy with progressively decreasing liquid volume.

Abstract: A metering arrangement is adapted for dispensing metered quantities of liquid from a container via a lower outlet passage thereof. The metering arrangement includes a first valve which is placed in the outlet passage and is adapted to open in response to an excess pressure in the container and close in response to a negative pressure in the container. The metering arrangement also includes a second valve which is placed in the outlet passage upstream or at a higher level than the first valve and is adapted to close in response to opening of the first valve and to open in response to a negative pressure. This enables the container to dispense a liquid like e.g. a liquid soap in portions, which portions have exactly the same size each time a dispensing operation is conducted.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser is described and includes a cover connecting to the opening of a container and a main body connecting to the cover. The main body includes a chamber in communication with the cover and a liquid outlet for liquid discharge, wherein a liquid output device is arranged in the chamber, a button is arranged on the main body for controlling the action of the liquid output device, a one-way valve is arranged in the liquid output device for adjusting the open/close state of a liquid output passage. The liquid dispenser described is novel in design, simple and compact in construction. The liquid dispenser described can employ the operating principle of a one-way valve so as to realize liquid discharge in any direction.

Abstract: A pour spout including a liquid metering orifice and a reciprocating control valve assembly mounted to prevent “blocked”, “short shot” and “free pour” conditions. The control valve assembly controls a pressure differential to restrain and release a primary flow valve piece. Weight pieces are included at alternative shutter-acting control valve pieces. Other electromechanical and/or electromagnetic and/or permanent magnet control valve assemblies are disclosed. A molded pour spout is also provided having a check ball mounted for reciprocating movement between a plurality of integral ribs that project into a longitudinal flow path. An improved vent assembly is also provided to maintain the pour accuracy with progressively decreasing liquid volume.

Abstract: An upper end of a carton includes first and second panels that are in an overlapping relationship with respect to one another. The first panel includes an opening for being in communication with the carton's interior. A flexible, elongate closure tab extends through a slot so that the closure tab is interposed between the first and second panels. The closure tab can be slid between the first and second panels, between open and closed configurations. In the closed configuration, the closure tab at least substantially obstructs the opening. In the open configuration, the opening is not substantially obstructed by the closure tab. A projection is engaged by the closure tab for discouraging the closure tab from being completely pulled out of the slot during the open configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid dispensing apparatus capable of regulating a discharged amount of liquid.

Abstract: An improved holder for pivotally supporting a flexible bag containing a liquid component is disclosed for use in a multiple fluid dispensing system. The holder supports the bag in an upright position for space efficiency as well as for dispensing efficiency. An improved shelving system for pivotally supporting a plurality of holders in a compact row and in an upright dispensing position is also disclosed. An improved dispensing system incorporating the disclosed shelving system and flexible bag holder is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved fluid dispenser specially adapted to provide sample-size amounts of a fluid mixture is shown and described. An automated closure and seal system is provided for the manifold that moves, on command from a controller, from a closed or sealed position thereby limiting exposure of the manifold and fluid outlet nozzles from the ambient atmosphere, to a dispense system where a sample-size container is held up against and engaging a lower end of the manifold for a sealing element disposed on a lower portion of the manifold. When the dispense is complete, the system automatically moves back toward a closed position where the filled container is held open and ready to be removed by a technician before it is capped and labeled.

Abstract: The present invention is a narrow neck dosage device for dispensing a predetermined quantity of product. An insert is installed in a narrow neck of a container with a bottom disk protruding into the body of the container and a top device within the neck of the container. The bottom disk initially hangs within the container body, while the top device rests on a divider that separates the neck from the container body. The top device can be upward angled blades, angled blades or a circular disc. A shaft connects the top devices and the bottom disk. The shaft also can have multiple configurations, such as spiral, flat helix, or random kinks. The shaft spins, rocks or oscillates and passes through a hole in the center of the divider. The divider has pre-sized holes that allow product to pass through. When the container is tipped into a dispensing position, fluid pressure moves the insert up the neck of the container until the bottom disk reaches the divider and seals the neck off from the body of the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for pneumatically conveying powder substances in a pipe system, wherein a volume is sucked in with reduced pressure and discharged with increased pressure for being passed further along, characterized in that the apparatus has within the pipe system at least one metering chamber which can be alternately filled and emptied by way of control member for metering the powder substance.

Abstract: A volumetric pump for dispensing a controlled and continuous flow of viscous fluid. The pump according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention can ideally dispense from a minimum of 1 mg/sec to 1 g/sec for fluids with a viscosity from 2,000,000 cps (Centipoise) down to 10,000 cps. Such flexibility in the range of viscosity extends the application fields of this pump to microelectronics as well as automotive and consumer products manufacturing. Two cams mounted with an opposing position of 180° on the same shaft generate an alternate motion of two concentric pistons. The alternate movement of the external piston in one phase pumps out the material through a dispensing needle and allows in the returning phase the viscous fluid to be charged in the dispensing chamber from the feeding container. The alternate movement opens and closes the vents during the different working phases.

Abstract: A device for assisting in the dispensing of liquid comprising a shaft having a substantially hollow passage therein, a first cap disposed on a first end of the shaft, a second cap disposed on a second end of the shaft, the second cap having an opening therein which is substantially aligned with the hollow passage, and, a spider guide disposed between the second cap and the shaft, wherein the shaft has at least one hole therein disposed at a position closer to the first end of the shaft than the second end of the shaft. The device is preferably inserted into a container which holds liquid to be dispensed. The device provide a venting and dispensing controlling system whereby defined quantities of liquid can be dispensed from the container quickly and efficiently.

Abstract: A device for assisting in the dispensing of a product (liquid or solid) comprising a shaft having a substantially hollow passage therein, a first cone-shaped cap disposed on a first end of the shaft, a second cap disposed on a second end of the shaft, said second cap having an opening therein which is substantially aligned with the hollow passage, and, a spider guide disposed between the second cap and the shaft, wherein the shaft has at least one hole therein disposed at a position closer to the first end of the shaft than the second end of the shaft. The device is preferably inserted into a container which holds product to be dispensed. The device provide a venting and dispensing controlling system whereby defined quantities of product can be dispensed from the container quickly and efficiently. The first cone-shaped cap allows the device to be inserted into containers with smaller necks, while still maintaining a large dose amount.

Abstract: An improved extruding mechanism for auto soap dispenser which comprises, a soap dispenser equipped with an under outlet, a sleeve positioned underneath the dispenser, an output port locating at the bottom of the sleeve, and there is a valve seat which is installed inside the sleeve and therein sliding up and down, more particularly the valve seat consists of a disk block which includes several circulated holes and a mandrel, therefrom the mandrel on the top of valve seat is inserted with a spring and moreover the mandrel at the bottom of valve seat is equipped with a diaphragm; and there is a side tube positioned on the flank of sleeve and thereon connected to an extruding hose, and a link that pivoted at external end of the extruding hose is also pivoted by a motor driven eccentric wheel at its opposite end; according to the structure described above, the elastically reciprocating motion on the extruding hose which caused by motor driven eccentric wheel will put the squeeze on valve seat and then have it sli

Abstract: A dispenser is provided for liquids which responds to actuation either by squeezing or by some other action to cause dispensing. Liquid is stored in an enclosure and an outlet structure has an outlet passageway which carries liquid from the enclosure to exit outside the dispenser. A buoyant bell combines with the passageway to trap liquid in the enclosure. If preferred, upon actuation liquid will flow initially, and then the bell can be made to seal the outlet structure to stop liquid flow thereby simulating a pumping action.

Abstract: A dispenser fitted to the neck of a toothpaste tube for dispensing a measured a dose for each squeeze of the tube.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing system for delivering sterile preservative-free solution is disclosed. The system uses double self-sealing valves mounted in series inside a tip compartment which fits on the outlet of a multiple dosage squeeze container to prevent undesirable retrograde flow of the dispensed liquid back into the bottle during the decompression cycle. The valves used are either positive acting, normally closed duckbill and/or umbrella valve(s) which open to express solution from the container when squeezing pressure is applied to the bottle and which automatically close when the pressure is released. The fluid dispensing system with an umbrella valve near the system outlet has close to zero dead space volume thereby practically eliminated possible contamination of the sterile fluid under the circumferential seal head portion of the umbrella valve and in the container. A hydrophobic filter is provided to sterilize the replacement air which enters the container upon release of the squeezing pressure.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing system for delivering sterile preservative free solution is disclosed. The system uses double self-sealing valves mounted in series inside a tip compartment which fits on the outlet of a multiple dosage squeeze container to prevent undesirable retrograde flow of the dispensed liquid back into the bottle during the decompression cycle. The valves used are positive acting, normally closed duckbill valves which open to express solution from the container when squeezing pressure is applied to the bottle and which automatically close when the pressure is released. A hydrophobic filter is provided to sterilize the replacement air which enters the container upon release of the squeezing pressure.

Abstract: The device is suited for refilling a container (2) with a more or less viscous material. The device exhibits a supporting structure (3), to which a supply container (6) is fastened and a temporary storage device (8) extending away from the supply container (6). A nozzle (12) is arranged on the end of the temporary storage device turned away from the supply container (6). The device further exhibits an outlet valve (23) on the end of the nozzle (12) turned away from the supply container (6) and encompasses a closing valve (22) arranged in the temporary storage device (8). The valves mentioned (22, 23) are opened and/or closed by a mechanical coupling by the pressing of a container to be filled (2) on a first plunger (15).

Abstract: A device for dispensing a predetermined quantity of the liquid contents of a container. The container has a neck defining a discharge opening for dispensing contents and a chamber in the neck having an inner end and an outer end adjacent the discharge opening. A piston assembly is mounted in the chamber moveable axially therein to dispense premeasured quantities of the liquid. The piston assembly includes a first piston having a predetermined small clearance with the chamber wall forming a meniscus seal with the chamber whereby the surface tension of the liquid prevents passage of liquid past the piston until the piston extends beyond the outer end of the chamber. A valve for sealing the inner end of the chamber is connected to the piston by a shaft and spaced at a fixed distance therefrom to define the predetermined volume of liquid when the valve seats on a valve seat at the inner end of the chamber.

Abstract: A fluid pressure opened reclosable pouring spout for a flexible container is formed by a sleeve assembly axially inserted into the exit end of the pouring spout for normally closing the latter. The sleeve assembly comprises a first sleeve bonded to the inner surface of the pouring spout of the exit end portion which contains an annular inwardly projecting flange-like wall slidably receiving a piston sleeve valve normally sealing with the outer end of the first sleeve and biased to an open position by a spring or weight when the walls of the container are manually squeezed, to apply liquid pressure against the closed end of the piston sleeve valve. The wall of the piston sleeve valve is provided, adjacent its outer end, with a circumferential row of apertures for discharging liquid when the piston sleeve valve is opening. The inward end of the piston sleeve valve is longitudinally slotted in circumferential spaced relation for inserting the sleeve valve into the wall sleeve.

Abstract: An apparatus for the metered dispensing of beverage concentrate includes a storage container with a discharge opening and a dosing chamber assembly attached to the discharge opening. The dosing chamber assembly includes a chamber housing with an input opening communicating with the discharge opening of the container, an output opening and a sliding control valve displaceable in the chamber to alternately open and close the input and output openings of the chamber housing. The container includes an outer rigid shell and a flexible foil bag therein which varies in volume with pressure changes therein.

Abstract: A closure cap for a fluid container has a mounting part mounted on the container neck with a closure element of a given diameter fixedly positioned on the center axis thereof, and a movable part covering the container opening and movable along the center axis relative to the mounting part. The movable part has walls defining an external orifice on the center axis and an internal orifice recessed a distance inwardly from the external orifice. In one embodiment, the closure element is pulled to the closed position, and pushed to the opened position, and has a shape defining a labyrinth that creates a suction force which prevents fluid from leaking from the container when the container is righted.

Abstract: A dispensing device for flowing substances is attachable to a container and comprises an outlet tube of flexible material adapted to be dependent from the container and at the bottom terminated by an outlet opening. The dispensing device comprises valve arrangement for controlling flow of the substance through the device. Furthermore, the dispensing device comprises an intermediate piece comprising a first portion for releasably securing the outlet tube to the intermediate piece and a second portion for releasably securing the intermediate piece to communicate with a discharge opening of the container. The intermediate piece comprises a valve seat for restricting movement upwardly of the valve arrangement on squeezing of the flexible outlet tube.

Abstract: The instant invention, is directed to a liquid dispensing system, especially for soap. The system comprises a housing, and a flexible pouch for storing liquid which is held within the housing and which has a discharge nozzle. A mechanism for pumping the liquid from the pouch is operatively associated with the housing. A valve mechanism for checking the flow of the liquid from the pouch includes a mechanism for laterally tensioning the pouch proximate its discharge nozzle so that the tension created is greater than a static pressure head of the liquid in the pouch but less than the dynamic pressure head created by the pumping mechanism.

Abstract: A device for contamination free and micro-organism penetration preventing, repeated access to a packaging container containing a pourable filling goods, for instance a sterile fluid or powder. A discharge portion forms a sluice space and is connectable into communication with a packaging container of a flexible material or a so called squeezable type container. At each end of the sluice chamber there are arranged closeable and openable valves or discharge openings. Between said valves or discharge openings there is said sluice chamber, which is of such a length that turbulence phenomena at the external valve do not propagate to the interior of the sluice.

Abstract: Mustard, ketchup and similar pasty matter is metered out and served from a dispenser, including a container and an attachable outlet pipe of flexible material enclosing a valve member. The container has one plane end face, permitting it to stand upright during storage, and an opposite, truncated end face, to which the outlet pipe is attached at a threaded portion. A restriction at the truncated end face defines a seat for a valve member, which includes an upper big body and a lower small body interconnected by a rod. The length of this rod is selected so the big body is held mainly inside the threaded container portion, but lower than its seat when the small body rests against the lower end of the outlet pipe.

Abstract: The device consists of a cylindrical body divided into an upper filling chamber and a lower overflow chamber by a moveable wall which increases or decreases the size of the filling chamber and determines the amount of liquor to be dispensed. Once the upper chamber is visually determined to be filled a rearward pumping action of the outer body opens the releasing cap and at the same time shuts off the flow of liquor into the filling chamber. The device is attached by insertion into the neck opening of a bottle.

Abstract: The metering device is adapted to be installed on the neck of a liquid product container so that, when the container is upended or otherwise oriented to supply the device with liquid, actuation of the device results in the release of a pre-sized dose of the product by gravity. Several different embodiments of the invention are disclosed, all but one of which adapt the device for filling its dosage accumulation chamber when the device is in a standby condition ready for dispensing. The other embodiment adapts the device to maintain its dosage accumulation chamber normally empty and to fill such chamber only upon temporary actuation.

Abstract: A gas can has first and second removable fuel outlets or dispensing tubes, one of which is nestable within the other during storage. One of the dispensing tubes consistutes a pour spout, while the other dispensing tube constitutes a fuel line coupling member. The can is configured with an ergometric handle for safety and with an internal baffle providing a reserve fuel tank.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying volumetric metering devices especially for machines for packaging infusion products, in which the metering devices are of the type having a metering chamber within which a metering drum rotates in a discontinuous manner. The apparatus comprises a fixed hollow body facing the body of the metering device and provided with a vertical supply duct for the product to be metered, a frustoconical hollow body in the shape of a funnel rotating in an inclined manner in the fixed hollow body, with its upper, wider opening below the supply duct and with its lower, smaller opening communicating with the metering chamber in the vicinity of the metering drum, a shutter for regulating the flow of the product along the lower internal surface of the rotary funnel-shaped hollow body at least in the vicinity of its lower smaller opening, and variable speed gearing controlled by the drive means of the packaging machine so as to rotate the funnel-shaped body about its own inclined axis.

Abstract: A device for introducing dosed quantities of pulverized solid materials into a carrier gas stream is presented. The device is particularly suitable for injecting solid fuels into a shaft furnace during metal refining. The device comprises a housing having oppositely disposed inlet and outlet radial apertures therethrough. The inlet radial aperture is connected to a container holding pulverized materials. Coaxial inner and outer sleeves, at least one of which is capable of rotation, are located within the housing. Upon rotation of a sleeve, pairs of oppositely disposed slots provided on each sleeve will align and overlap with each other and with the pair of oppositely disposed apertures to define variable sized passages. A cheek positioned on one end of the housing has a cylindrical extension portion which extends axially into the inner sleeve and extends across the inlet and outlet apertures.

Abstract: A tamper resistant closure member adapted to be affixed to a dispensing container includes an inner housing affixed to the opening of the container. The inner housing has an opening and a recessed portion about the opening. A leaf member is positioned over the opening within the recess and is secured about its edge surface to the inner housing. An outer housing is rotatably nested over the inner housing. The outer housing includes an opening and a projection adjacent the opening. The projection is adapted to be received within the recess to engage and substantially close a leaf member as the opening of the outer housing is rotated in communication with the recess.

Abstract: A self-sealing actuating device is adapted for being mounted on the valve-body of a conventional pressurized container valve from which liquid product is dispensed with a propellant, in liquid, pasty or foamy condition. The device opens automatically when an external part thereof is moved, and comprises(a) as said external part, an actuating tube having a discharge orifice;(b) an obturating member lodged stationary in a tubular passage of the actuating tube, having an obturating head obturating the discharge orifice from the outside, and(c) a spring device biassing the actuating tube toward closed position when the actuating device is opened; when the actuating tube is moved toward open position, the obturating head frees the discharge orifice with the compression of the spring device.

Abstract: A container which includes a dispensing element for dispensing granular materials e.g., peanuts or almonds, wherein the container includes a dispensing opening in its side wall adjacent its lower end, wherein, an outwardly projecting curved roof part is arranged along the upper part of the dispensing opening and an inwardly projecting bottom part is provided along the lower part of the dispensing opening, and wherein the dispensing element is pivotally supported between the roof part and the bottom part and the upper surface of the dispensing element extends generally from the rear part of the bottom part to the front part of the roof part, the dispensing element including a handle for pivoting the dispensing element from a generally horizontal position to a downwardly and outwardly tilting position, the dispensing element being, moreover, provided with a skirt which in all positions of the dispensing element overlaps the bottom of the container.

Abstract: Liquid dispensing metering valve for attachment to the outlet of an inverted beverage bottle has upper and lower chambers separated by an apertured opening. The lower chamber has a dispensing opening closed by a ball plug movable in the chamber and having a portion protruding out through the opening so that it can be lifted from its seat by contact with ice cubes in a glass or the like. A buoyant ball in the upper chamber descends to partially block the opening between the chambers as the chambers empty into a glass. When the dispensing opening closes, liquid leaking past the buoyant ball fills the lower chamber and then it floats to the top of the upper chamber as it fills for re-use.

Abstract: A metered dispenser consisting of a spouted upper valve member connected by rod to a lower valve member of a product portion chamber. When the upper valve is closed the lower valve is opened to fill chamber and when the spout is opened the lower valve opening is closed so the spout empties contents of portion chamber only.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser metering valve, particularly for dispensing measured amounts of liquids from bottles, having a floatable ball in a metering chamber, a valve seat at the valve outlet on which the ball can seat, a biased normally closed cover extending over the outlet, a lever connected to the cover for actuating the cover to an open position, and a vent tube open to atmosphere at the valve housing and extending to the bottom of the liquid container to which the valve is connected.